Multiple choice

if a % is the discount percent on a marked price x, then discount is

  1. x/a×100

  2. a/x×100

  3. x×a/100

  4. 100/x•a

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Discount is calculated as a percentage of the marked price. Discount = (a/100) * x.

AI explanation

The discount is a specific percentage of the marked price. To find this value, you multiply the marked price x by the discount percentage a and divide by 100. Therefore, the discount is calculated as x*a/100.